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Findings & Conclusions <br /> 3/1/02 <br /> Page 5 <br /> • <br /> SECTION 5 <br /> (Page 5-2) See attached Table 5.1. (Page 5-55) <br /> (Regulation number 6 is almost identical to regulation number 13 and should be <br /> deleted. Note that the numbering of the regulations that follow will need to reflect the <br /> change). <br /> SECTION 6 <br /> (Page6-2) See attached Table 6.1. <br /> (Page 6-5) <br /> While bulkheads and seawalls may protect the uplands, they do not protect the adjacent <br /> beaches, since in many cases they increase the rate of erosion of the sand in front of the <br /> structures or prevent the natural functions of feeder bluffs. (The language is added as a <br /> factual statement and for completeness.) <br /> (Page 6-12) <br /> Breakwaters are protective structures usually built off-shore and aligned parallel to the <br /> Ishore to protect development and uses associated with beaches, bluffs, dunes, moorages <br /> or developed harbor areas from wave action. However, because off-shore breakwaters <br /> are costly to build, they are seldom constructed to protect the natural features alone, but <br /> are generally constructed for navigational purposes. Breakwaters can be either rigid or <br /> floating and may be connected to the shore or not. The rigid breakwaters, which are <br /> usually constructed of riprap or rock, have both beneficial and detrimental effects on the <br /> shore. All breakwaters eliminate wave action and thus protect the shore immediately <br /> behind them. (The language is added as a factual statement and is consistent with the <br /> SMP's description of shoreline stabilization.) <br /> ADDITIONAL CHANGES OFFERED BY THE CITY AFTER SUBMITTAL <br /> This section reflects the department's required changes to new language offered by the <br /> City as a result of meetings with the department and as part of their response to comments <br /> received during Ecology's comment period. The new language was addressed to Gordon <br /> White of the Department of Ecology in a letter from Paul Roberts, Director—Planning <br /> and Community Development, dated December 21, 2001. Unless otherwise noted, the <br /> department concurs with the proposed changes. <br />